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Manchester aims to build 2,000 new affordable homes a year
With cities in the UK facing a lack of affordable homes one of the biggest in the country has announced plans to build 2,000 new homes every year. Manchester City Council says it was to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes and has drawn up a housing affordability framework which aims to ensure a strong […] The post Manchester aims to build 2,000 new affordable homes a year appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Planning changes in Scotland to speed up housing development out for consultation
Plans for major changes to the Scottish planning system have been published with the aim of zoning more land for new homes and promoting self builds. Like the rest of the UK, planning is regarded in Scotland as being not as efficient and speedy as it should be and the Scottish Government has set out […] The post Planning changes in Scotland to speed up housing development out for consultation appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Asking prices in UK edge up in January but down significantly from a year ago
Average asking prices in England and Wales have increased 3.1% in the last 12 months but in Greater London values have fallen into negative territory with prices down 1.1% over the last year. Month on month asking prices crept up 0.1% to an average of £296,761 but fell in Wales, Scotland and three regions in […] The post Asking prices in UK edge up in January but down significantly from a year ago appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →